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Need a gift for the piano player in your life? Here are six great ideas from St. Augustine, FL teacher Heather L. that are sure to make him or her happy..
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Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas are right around the corner. And as if finding original gift ideas isn't tough enough as it is, thinking of gifts for piano players can be even tougher. But rest assured, there's so much fun stuff that we could use on a daily basis. Here are six of the best holiday gifts for the piano players in …
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6 Great Holiday Gifts for Piano Players

Need a gift for the piano player in your life? Here are six great ideas from St. Augustine, FL teacher Heather L. that are sure to make him or her happy..
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Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas are right around the corner. And as if finding original gift ideas isn't tough enough as it is, thinking of gifts for piano players can be even tougher. But rest assured, there's so much fun stuff that we could use on a daily basis. Here are six of the best holiday gifts for the piano players in

Learning to Play Drums: How Often You Should Practice?

When you're learning drums, it's essential to practice in order to improve. Many beginner drummers wonder how often they need to practice. Here, Detroit, MI teacher Joshua J. answers this question and shares his best practice tips for drummers...
No matter what instrument you play, you want to be the best musician you can be. Learning technique, internal time, tempo, sound quality, and dynamic contrast are some of the most essential aspects of being a good musician. The next question is

15 Fun-to-Say Japanese Onomatopoeias (with audio)

What Are (Japanese) Onomatopoeias?
An onomatopoeia is a word where meaning is derived from a sound, or when a word sounds like how it looks. In English, we have onomatopoeias like "cock-a-doodle-doo" for the sound a rooster makes, or "crunch" for the act of crushing things.
Onomatopoeias are quite common in many, if not all languages. We tend to notice them most in comics as sound effects: zippers "zip" and light switches "click." They're fun to say and they certainly aren't hard to learn.

Getting the Gig: Audition Tips for Musicians

Preparing for an upcoming audition? Its a competitive world out there! To get a leg up, check out these helpful audition tips from Tao G., who teaches music theory, trombone, and guitar lessons in New York City:
Work in the music industry is drying up due to lack of funds, a generational shift of interest away from live classical music, and the evolution of music taste to an industry that places more importance on being a dramatic public figure than being a good musician. Broadway shows arent

Want to Really Transform Your Writing? Here's How

Writing is a hobby that allows you to express your creativity through the word choices you make to portray your thoughts. Whether you are only interested in pursuing writing as a hobby, or you dream about making money from your skills by writing a book or doing freelance writing work, online writing groups are an excellent tool for improving your skills. Below are just a few of the things you can gain by actively participating in an online writing group.
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